Radar Detectors

[Danger]

I'd have to check the manual honestly, I went through all the settings when I bought it years ago and haven't really touched it since.

Here's pics of my install with the mirror mount and mirror tap.

A few things to note: the mirror cable is run INSIDE the mirror mount, between the left machine screw and the mirror stem. It runs right into the cable/strain relief collar which my mirror mount is tightened down right behind. Right now I only used one wire tie to basically loop the 9" mirror tap up around the top of the stem. I didn't want to pull it too taut, if only because I sometimes remove it for use in other vehicles (when traveling).

It looks good, I just ordered my mount for my Escort Passport Max. The suction cup is giving out on me. I will post some pics of that as well.

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[Danger]

Update Escort Passport Max

As promised the pics of the mount installed, took about 5 min. The mount fits great, it also had a spot to let the factory plug, going to the mirror to pass threw.

This is the info about the mount that is designed to work with the Escort Passport Max.

J28 Design Inc.

BlendMount Radar Detector Mount for Beltronics / Escort, Ford, Mirror ID-FOR-012
Radar Brand: Escort; Radar Model: Passport Max/Max2 (Vehicle Year/Model: 2015/Mustang GT)

I added the year and model info, while ordering, theirs an option for you to describe the vehicle you have. I picked out the mirror from the pictures on their sight that looked similar to the design of my mirror. :gossip:

 

[Bryman]

Thanks for the pics and description. One question - can you adjust it to get the detector closer to the mirror?

 

[Danger]

Thanks for the pics and description. One question - can you adjust it to get the detector closer to the mirror?

Yes you can. I like it as far away from the mirror, it makes it easier in case I need to hit the mute button or change the brightness on my radar detector.

 

[dgc333]

FWIW, I have had detectors in all my vehicles (including motorcycles) since the early 70's. I currently have 4 vehicles and 4 detectors. In all that time I have never been bagged by radar. I won't be without one and actually get nervous if I find myself driving a vehicle without a detector.

Between the cost of the ticket, insurance surcharges and lost good driver points a simple 10 mph over the limit citation can cost $1000.

In the area where I live only the state police use laser on a regular basis and I typically don't/can't drive fast enough on the highway to be concerned. A friend of mine is a local cop and they all hate laser because it requires more work (has to be aimed) to use. He says why would I use it when I can write all the tickets I want with radar mounted to the dash that I can set to alarm at whatever speed I want.

 

[Keyser_Soze]

Just curious as to how many of you are going to purchase one, also are you going to hard-wire it in with a fuse tap stealthily, or just use the cigarette lighter power source.

I was thinking about tapping a fuse that only gets power when the vehicle is on, and putting another switch between the power and the radar, so I can have it off all the time, and when I want it on, I just flick the switch.

Definitely hard wire it. Personally, I have my Beltronics RX65 (has same antenna/receiver section as Escort 8/9500ix if I remember right, and they're <$200 on sale) with a long power cable from the mirror, up into the headliner, down the A-pillar, between the dash-door gap, and into the fusebox (though not in a Mustang atm) in an only-on-ignition fuse tap. With a powered mirror this would be a lot easier job. Really looking forward to the Mustang because I'd love the 'Mute' button in the gearshift - have seen it done. Cops in my area drive around with their Ka band on and the only time in the last 5 years I've been busted I was without it in the wife's car. Don't bother with the fuse, with a mirror mount the buttons are easy enough to access.

 

[Danger]

Definitely hard wire it. Personally, I have my Beltronics RX65 (has same antenna/receiver section as Escort 8/9500ix if I remember right, and they're <$200 on sale) with a long power cable from the mirror, up into the headliner, down the A-pillar, between the dash-door gap, and into the fusebox (though not in a Mustang atm) in an only-on-ignition fuse tap. With a powered mirror this would be a lot easier job. Really looking forward to the Mustang because I'd love the 'Mute' button in the gearshift - have seen it done. Cops in my area drive around with their Ka band on and the only time in the last 5 years I've been busted I was without it in the wife's car. Don't bother with the fuse, with a mirror mount the buttons are easy enough to access.

I think the mirror tap is the best way to go, its' easy and fast. Also when you turn your car off and open the door the radar detector shuts off. I don't have to power it on or off. As soon as I start the engine it comes right on.

 

[FATHERFORD]

Do people not break in and steal radar detectors where yall are from?

 

[Danger]

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Do people not break in and steal radar detectors where yall are from?

I take my radar detector off and carry it with me, the only time I might leave it in the car is at work. It takes about 3 seconds to remove it from the mount.

 

[dgc333]

Do people not break in and steal radar detectors where yall are from?

The only time I remove mine is if I park it it in a sketchy area but the last two cars I have owned have black dots on the windshield around the mirror so I mount it in this area so it's not visible and I haven't been bothering to remove it at all.

I have been using the for 40 years and have never had one stolen.

 

[Chipster67]

Funny enough I have a detector but rely on Waze more then it. ;)

 

[AASP]

How is it that you use the Waze app? do you have to put a destination every time you are driving for it to work?

 

[gabroyes55.0]

Just download the waze app for iphone or android. It will tell you where the cops exact locations.easy and free and it works.

 

[Chipster67]

Waze is community driven.. So if in the city or populated area.. it is good as fellow users put up the warnings.. rural areas of course the benifit diminishes due to lack of reports or users. Great free program..

 

[stoli]

How is it that you use the Waze app? do you have to put a destination every time you are driving for it to work?

To show hazards and police, yes, it has to have a destination. If I'm just out and about I used a saved destination on the other side of town and it reroutes on the fly, always showing police locations on the roads I'm on.

Great app!

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